{"id":670,"date":"2025-04-16T11:02:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T10:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/?p=670"},"modified":"2025-04-09T11:03:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T10:03:20","slug":"life-by-the-lake-with-theodora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/2025\/04\/16\/life-by-the-lake-with-theodora\/","title":{"rendered":"Life by the Lake with Theodora"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you could go back\u2026what advice would you give to yourself at the start of your first year?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss out on opportunities you\u2019re interested in just to go to lectures! You can always catch up by watching the recordings later. But only skip for things you really want to do, it\u2019s all about balance!<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your best student hack?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Walk to town when the weather\u2019s nice instead of taking the bus! You\u2019d be surprised how much money you save by doing that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Favourite meal to share with friends?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Definitely the pizza from Cider House, so good!<\/span><\/p>\n

What caf\u00e9, restaurant, or place in town is your favourite?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

I can never resist the desserts at The Real Italian Ice Cream!<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your hidden gem in Bath?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bath Saturday Antique and Flea Market! You\u2019ll find the cutest little things there.<\/span><\/p>\n

What do you do to unwind?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

I love designing aesthetic things on Canva, whether it\u2019s wallpapers or Insta posts. it\u2019s a fun creative break for me.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you like to spend time with your friends?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Shopping, dining out, playing Switch, or just hanging out and chatting about random stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your best money-saving tip?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Walk up or down the hill instead of taking the First Bus, especially after they hiked the prices!<\/span><\/p>\n

Who or what picks you up when you are down?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Thinking about the memories I\u2019ve made with friends and family. Remembering their support always lifts my mood.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s your worst habit?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Procrastination for sure! I\u2019m getting better though by taking on more responsibilities as it pushes me to get things done faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

What helps you focus or be productive?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Wearing my noise-cancelling headphones and working in a caf\u00e9 or library where everyone else is focused too!<\/span><\/p>\n

Best place to go for some fresh air?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

The trail along River Avon. it\u2019s so peaceful, especially when you spot swans swimming by.<\/span><\/p>\n

What couldn\u2019t you live without?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

My plushies! I need them for comfort and they make my room feel cozy.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your favourite song and why?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

There are so many songs I love, but\u00a0\"The Riddle\" by Five for Fighting\u00a0is the one I\u2019m currently thinking of!<\/span><\/p>\n

Best piece of advice you have been given?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t change other people\u2019s views, but you can change your own. I\u2019m still learning how to live by this, but it\u2019s been so valuable!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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